My Perfect Roast Potatoes Recipe*

So, I say this is 'my' perfect roast potatoes recipe but I originally got this recipe from Jamie Oliver a few years ago. It was around Christmas so I was planning everything we needed for the main event and I really wanted the roast potatoes to be amazing, the star of the show, anyone else think they're the best part of a roast dinner? In Jamie Oliver's version he has a few different options for these but this is the one I stick to with just garlic, olive oil and seasoning - I could make them in my sleep! So whilst this may not be a main meal, I really wanted to share how I make these little bits of heaven. They go great with so many dishes and I genuinely plan meals around what we can have with these rather than the other way around!

Ingredients: for 2 people

Maris Piper Potatoes, around 500g

3 gloves of garlic

Olive oil

Salt & Pepper

Mixed Herbs (optional) 

Method:

1. Peel your potatoes and chop in either halves or quarters depending on the size of them. Wash the potatoes in cold water to get rid of any starch and then add to a large saucepan. Add cold water and boil for around 10 minutes. 

2. While your potatoes are boiling, pre-heat your oven to 190 degrees and add a good glug of olive oil to a large roasting dish. Pop in the oven for around 5 minutes so the oil can heat up

3. Drain your potatoes after 10 minutes, shake up a little to rough up the edges and then add to the hot oil. It's really important to get the oil hot as this will make the potatoes sizzle and instantly catch the sides. Also sprinkle with salt and pepper

4. Roast for 30 minutes

5. Remove dish from oven, give it a good shake, add in 3 gloves of garlic and then gently squash the potatoes with a potato masher. I then add some extra salt and pepper, a drizzle of oil over the top and sometimes I'll add mixed herbs at this point too.

6. Roast again in the oven for a further 45 minutes.

7. Serve up with whatever you like! Of course they go perfectly as part of a Sunday roast. Roast chicken, stuffing balls, veg, yorkshire puddings, ahh it's just heaven. We have them with all sorts of things though, they go great with gammon, fish, even things like chicken casserole. I could just eat them by themselves though, so moreish and delicious.

Tips:

- It has to be Maris Piper Potatoes! I've tried so many varieties and nothing works as good as Maris Pipers. They are so soft and fluffy but crisp up beautifully on the outside. 

- Always add in the garlic after 30 minutes, somehow it releases the most delicious flavour in the second bit of cooking but this way it's not overpowering. 

- Don't skip the mashing step! Just a small push down on each potato allows for all of the garlic juices to seep in and add so much flavour.
- For extra flavour, you can add salt from Salt Pans to the top. I was sent the Sea Salt Flower Flakes with Oregano and Pink Peppercorns £6.95* which is ideal for all sorts of things - homemade bread, roast meats, fish, salads, even things like risotto. Just sprinkle a little over the top for an extra salty hit. For more info and to see the other products available, click here.

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*Product provided from Salt Pans

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